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Puno

City of Puno
City of Puno
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Characterized by sprawling, traffic infested streets lined with barking men and women selling their brightly colored crafts, the city of Puno lacks the grace and charm of its vastly more attractive neighbor, Lake Titicaca. Were it not for the dozens of tour agencies lining Puno's dusty streets, the placid shores of this natural gem may be all but swallowed up by the sites and sounds of a bustling city. Indeed, it's slightly ironic that the Quechua named for this hectic city translates to, "place of rest."

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Puno Cathedral

The Puno Cathedral was built in 1757, and as such has a distinctly baroque design. However, its relig...

Parque Pino

Parque Pino (Pino Park) is connected to the the larger Plaza de Armas of Puno by a walkway. It was bui...

San Juan Bautista Church

The San Juan Bautista Church is the focus of the main festival in Puno, in honor of the “Virgin of t...

Top Rated Hotels

Kamisaraki Inn/Lodge Los Uros

It is one thing to have visited the world-famous floating islands, but how about telling your friends you actual...


100% - 1 ratings

Hotel Libertador Puno

Have you ever wanted to stay on your own island? Here's your chance. The Libertador hotel chain is one of Peru's...


0% - 0 ratings
$165 - $230

Hostal Los Pinos

Of the places to stay in Puno...


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$5 - $15

Top Rated Restaurants

Mojsa Restaurant

Pleasant restaurant situated in the Plaza de Armas, in front of the Cathedral. The restaurant has a extensive me...


87% - 2 ratings

Coca Kintu

This stylish and funky corner restaurant is among the best in trend among Peruvian restaurateurs to combine Ande...


100% - 1 ratings

La Casa del Corregidor

La Casa del Corregidor is a charming café that makes a great ...


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Top Rated Tours

Titikayak

Partially owned by the reputable ExplorAndes agency, Titikayak...


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All Ways Travel

This socially-conscious company managed by Victor Pauca and his daughter, Eliana, offers tr...


0% - 0 ratings

Edgar Adventures

Run by Peruvian husband and wife team Edgar Apaza and Norka Fl...


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Top Rated Services

Vendors on the Puno Docks

One advantage of walking as you head east towards Lake Titicaca and the main port of departure in Puno, Puerta L...


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Top Rated Jobs

Volunteering in Puno

Puno, being smaller than such large cities as Cusco and Lima, has fewer opportunities for volunteering, but no l...


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Nueva Acropolis

Nueva Acropolis, or "New Acropolis," is an international organization dedicated to preservi...


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